There’s no better way to experience Lombardy than from a private villa on Lake Como. Below are 21 handpicked villas and apartments chosen for style, location, amenities and charm — from intimate stone cottages to expansive estates with pools, saunas and private gardens. Concise highlights follow to help you pick the perfect lakeside stay.
1. Villa Tremezzina — Mezzegra
Guests: 12. Beds/baths: 6/6. Why we love it: Three elegant floors with sweeping waterfront views, an Olympic-length infinity pool, hot tub, billiards and expansive decking for large groups near pretty lakeside villages.
2. Villa Como Views — Lombardy
Guests: 14. Beds/baths: 8/7. Why we love it: Art Nouveau grandeur set high above the lake on 4.5 acres of alpine gardens, a heated infinity pool, cliff-cut wellness room, elevator, treehouse and private boat.
3. Lake Como Hideaway (Plum Guide 1284259) — Cernobbio
Guests: 4. Beds/baths: 1/2. Why we love it: Modern open-plan apartment steps from the shoreline, terrace among palms, access to communal botanical gardens and cafés, and convenient parking.
4. Breakwater Bellagio — Bellagio
Guests: 14. Beds/baths: 7/8. Why we love it: Full-service lakeside villa with seven suites, infinity pool, private cinema and staff including chef and butler for a hotel-style private stay.
5. Villa Felicita — Fiano Romano
Guests: 18. Beds/baths: 9/7. Why we love it: Pink-stone façade and contemporary interiors, indoor pool with lake views, fitness room, private tennis court and large garden perfect for barbecues and alfresco dining.
6. Villa Osee — Sala Comacina
Guests: 10. Beds/baths: 5/5. Why we love it: Striking modern architecture with glass balconies, angular infinity pool, sauna, gym and optional hosted services such as cooking classes and private boat tours.
7. Villa Torre (Villa Della Torre) — Rezzonico
Guests: 12. Beds/baths: 5/5. Why we love it: Light-filled modern interiors with large windows and dining spaces that maximize lake views, garden and easy access to the shore.
8. Lovely Stone House — Sopravilla
Guests: 2. Beds/baths: 1/1. Why we love it: Rustic cottage charm with exposed beams and stone walls, olive trees, a private garden and intimate alfresco meals—ideal for a romantic, restorative stay.
9. Villa Del Torre — Rezzonico
Guests: 12. Beds/baths: 5/5. Why we love it: Bright rooms and a huge kitchen opening to a terrace, private pool and barbecue—great for leisurely gatherings and long dinners.
10. Como Crystal — Como
Guests: 6. Beds/baths: 2/3. Why we love it: A refined mix of frescoed ceilings and contemporary fittings, spa-like bathrooms and walking distance to Como’s harbor for ferries and city amenities.
11. Villa Torno — Torno
Guests: 6. Beds/baths: 4/4.5. Why we love it: Renovated villa blending quarry-stone character with large windows, a rock-carved sauna, cozy beams and a jetted terrace pool with memorable sunset views.
12. House of Roses — Carate Urio
Guests: 4. Beds/baths: 2/1.5. Why we love it: Romantic finishes in mahogany and terracotta, a shady garden, balcony views over the lake and playful extras like a foosball table.
13. La Foleia — Revislate
Guests: 4. Beds/baths: 2/2. Why we love it: Dramatic paired villas around a private pumped lake with floor-to-ceiling windows, neoclassical frescoes and theatrical architecture for a distinctive, ambitious stay.
14. Suite Lorodellago Como — Como
Guests: 2. Beds/baths: 1/1. Why we love it: Ultra-luxe suite with marble floors, an in-room hot tub, a gold four-poster bed, private terrace for breakfasts and a personal sauna.
15. Lakeside Slate (Pool villa) — Sala Comacina
Guests: 12. Beds/baths: 6/6. Why we love it: Minimalist interiors and floor-to-ceiling windows with an infinity pool facing the lake, large dining spaces and proximity to top local restaurants.
16. Villa Monti (Geranium Apartment) — Varenna
Guests: 3. Beds/baths: 1/1. Why we love it: Cozy Liberty-style apartment with balcony, shared pool and gardens—perfect for a quiet escape with classic lake views.
17. Teal-Accented Palazzo — Bellagio
Guests: 4. Beds/baths: 1/1. Why we love it: Colorful, antique-filled apartment in the heart of Bellagio near shops and restaurants and just steps from boat stops if you’d rather not drive.
18. Stone Curves (Former ice house) — Como
Guests: 4. Beds/baths: 1/1. Why we love it: A converted ice house with curved brick interiors, a split-level mezzanine and a sunny terrace, minutes from the lakeside and ferry connections.
19. Villa Bellagio — Givenna
Guests: 13. Beds/baths: 6/5. Why we love it: Mountain-side privacy with a pool, sauna and hot tub, cedar-forest views and a garden terrace that frames sweeping vistas of Lake Como at sunset.
20. Villa Peduzzi (Luxury lake villa) — Pigra
Guests: 16. Beds/baths: 8/6. Why we love it: Early-20th-century elegance with frescoed ceilings, modern comforts, an infinity pool and terrace offering 180-degree panoramic sunset views.
21. Villa Cira (Garden villa among the olive groves) — Lenno
Guests: 6. Beds/baths: 3/2. Why we love it: Classic stone villa set among olive groves with vaulted ceilings, generous gardens and a private gate to the water—family-friendly and characterful.
This selection was curated for distinctive style, setting and guest appeal to help you find the ideal Lake Como escape. Properties and details may be updated since original publication.